Working Americans Are Getting Less Sleep, Especially Those Who Save Our Lives
5 years, 5 months ago

Working Americans Are Getting Less Sleep, Especially Those Who Save Our Lives

NPR  

Working Americans Are Getting Less Sleep, Especially Those Who Save Our Lives Enlarge this image toggle caption ER Productions Limited/Getty Images ER Productions Limited/Getty Images If you often hit that midafternoon slump and feel drowsy at your desk, you're not alone. "If you are a police officer who just had a shooting encounter, it's hard for the brain to feel rested, and if that state is not achieved you don't sleep," he says. Less than optimal sleep puts people at increased risk for a number of severe physical and mental health problems, Khubchandani says. "We're a very engaged 24/7 society, and one of the first activities that gets curtailed is our sleep, and many people are just not devoting enough time to sleep at nighttime," he says. But, he says, employers also have a role to play and "should use health promotion strategies to ensure that workers who struggle with sleep problems are assisted."

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India’s growing nightmare: Why 59 per cent of Indians get less than 6 hours of sleep
3 weeks ago

India’s growing nightmare: Why 59 per cent of Indians get less than 6 hours of sleep

Firstpost  

A survey by LocalCircles, a citizen engagement platform, revealed that nearly 59 per cent of Indians get less than six hours of sleep each night. A concerning new survey by LocalCircles, a citizen engagement platform that conducts surveys and opinion polls on public policy and social issues, shows nearly 59 per cent of Indians get less than six hours of …

Study shows 59% Indians get less than six hours of uninterrupted sleep. Here are 10 tips for better sleep
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Study shows 59% Indians get less than six hours of uninterrupted sleep. Here are 10 tips for better sleep

Live Mint  

On account of the World Sleep Day on March 14, a Noida-based research agency, LocalCircles' report, shows that 59 per cent of Indians surveyed are getting less than 6 hours of uninterrupted sleep daily. The data also highlights that out of the 15,659 respondents coming from various backgrounds, 39 per cent of people said they are only able to sleep …

59% Indians get less than 6-hour sleep: Survey
3 weeks, 1 day ago

59% Indians get less than 6-hour sleep: Survey

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A latest survey on India’s sleep pattern found that 59% of Indians get less than six hours of uninterrupted sleep, while only half of them are able to make it up on weekends. “59% of citizens surveyed said they are getting less than six hours of uninterrupted sleep daily,” the survey said. The survey, conducted on the occasion …

Can't sleep at night? Study names two popular work habits that might be the culprit
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Can't sleep at night? Study names two popular work habits that might be the culprit

Hindustan Times  

Sleep is known as the bedrock of health as a good night’s sleep is very important for the entire physical and mental wellbeing. A study published in the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology and led by University of South Florida psychologist Claire Smith pointed out certain work habits that affect sleep. The study narrowed down to two main work habits …

Revealed: The exact amount of sleep the average Briton gets - so, do you snooze more or less than your peers?
4 months, 1 week ago

Revealed: The exact amount of sleep the average Briton gets - so, do you snooze more or less than your peers?

Daily Mail  

We're all regularly told of the benefits of getting at least seven hours of sleep a night. The results revealed that the average Briton gets just six hours and 20 minutes of sleep a night. Sixty per-cent of people in the Steel City said they're constantly tired, compared to the national average of 48 per cent. Hairdressers topped the list, …

Can't sleep for 7 hours during weekdays? Study shows sleeping on weekends reduces heart disease risk
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Can't sleep for 7 hours during weekdays? Study shows sleeping on weekends reduces heart disease risk

Hindustan Times  

We all know that getting at least 7 hours of sleep is necessary for a healthy lifestyle. According to a study presented at a recent meeting of the European Society of Cardiology, sleeping in on weekends could reduce your risk of heart disease by 20 per cent. Catch up on the Zzz’s: Research says sleeping more on weekends linked to …

Lying in at the weekend may lower heart disease risk by 20%
7 months ago

Lying in at the weekend may lower heart disease risk by 20%

The Independent  

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Do YOU have an undiagnosed sleep disorder? Warning that 14million Brits are unknowingly living with condition that can prove dangerous and cost the NHS billions
11 months, 1 week ago

Do YOU have an undiagnosed sleep disorder? Warning that 14million Brits are unknowingly living with condition that can prove dangerous and cost the NHS billions

Daily Mail  

More than 14million Britons are living with an undiagnosed sleep disorder that risks harming their health, a report warns. A lack of sleep can contribute to physical and mental health problems and hamper productivity at work, costing the economy and NHS billions of pounds, it adds The charity said it wants the government to publish a 'desperately needed' National Sleep …

Not able to get 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night? Get better sleep with these 5 tips from expert
11 months, 1 week ago

Not able to get 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night? Get better sleep with these 5 tips from expert

Hindustan Times  

Spending too many nights trying to fall asleep — or worrying there aren’t enough ZZZs in your day? “You need to understand what your body needs and try your hardest to prioritize that and not just see sleep as kind of what’s left over of the day,” said Molly Atwood, an assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioural sciences at Johns …

A majority of Americans say they would feel better if they slept more, poll shows
11 months, 2 weeks ago

A majority of Americans say they would feel better if they slept more, poll shows

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — If you’re feeling — YAWN — sleepy or tired while you read this and wish you could get some more shut-eye, you’re not alone. The Gallup poll, released April 15, found 57% of Americans say they would feel better if they could get more sleep, while only 42% say they are getting as much sleep as they …

Are Americans feeling like they get enough sleep? Dream on, a new Gallup poll says
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Are Americans feeling like they get enough sleep? Dream on, a new Gallup poll says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Gallup poll, released Monday, found 57% of Americans …

Study of over 220,000 people worldwide reveals Europeans sleep more efficiently
1 year, 7 months ago

Study of over 220,000 people worldwide reveals Europeans sleep more efficiently

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Europeans sleep more efficiently than their Asian counterparts, according to a …

Living in deprived areas associated with poorer sleep quality – study
1 year, 7 months ago

Living in deprived areas associated with poorer sleep quality – study

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Middle-aged people living in Britain’s deprived areas have poorer sleep quality …

Getting a good night's sleep leads to 40 percent lower chance of an early death, study finds
1 year, 9 months ago

Getting a good night's sleep leads to 40 percent lower chance of an early death, study finds

Daily Mail  

New research shows getting enough sleep leads to a 40% lower chance of death Getting a good night's rest just might save your life. According to figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the findings come when a third of Americans aren't getting enough sleep - at least seven hours a night. Data from United Health Foundation showed …

Adults with regular, healthy sleep schedule have lower risk of death: Study
1 year, 9 months ago

Adults with regular, healthy sleep schedule have lower risk of death: Study

Hindustan Times  

A new study, which will be presented at the SLEEP 2023 annual meeting, emphasises that individuals should keep a consistent sleep schedule with a regular bedtime and wake time, in addition to receiving enough sleep each night. Adults with regular, healthy sleep schedule have lower risk of death: Study Results show that adults with a regular sleep schedule and sufficient …

World Sleep Day 2023: 55% Indians Are Getting Less Than 6 Hours of Uninterrupted Sleep. Are You One of Them?
2 years ago

World Sleep Day 2023: 55% Indians Are Getting Less Than 6 Hours of Uninterrupted Sleep. Are You One of Them?

News 18  

If you have been tossing and turning all night counting sheep in an attempt to get some sleep, you are not alone. On World Sleep Day, March 17, a survey has revealed that on an aggregate basis, 55 per cent Indians surveyed are getting less than six hours of uninterrupted sleep daily. On an aggregate basis, 55 per cent of …

Night shift workers have much harder time finding work-life balance: study
2 years ago

Night shift workers have much harder time finding work-life balance: study

NL Times  

People who often work night shifts find it much more difficult to combine their work and private life than people who only work during the day, said researchers from TNO and the RIVM. Dutch labor law considers a work period to be a night shift when more than one work hour takes place between midnight and 6 a.m. “Night workers …

Sleep quality – not quantity – more important for healthy and happy life
2 years ago

Sleep quality – not quantity – more important for healthy and happy life

The Independent  

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Experts pinpoint five sleep habits that could add years to your life
2 years, 1 month ago

Experts pinpoint five sleep habits that could add years to your life

The Independent  

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Getting good sleep could add years to your life: Research
2 years, 1 month ago

Getting good sleep could add years to your life: Research

Hindustan Times  

According to recent research being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Along With the World Congress of Cardiology, getting enough sleep can boost your heart and general health--and possibly even how long you live. "We saw a clear dose-response relationship, so the more beneficial factors someone has in terms of having a higher quality of sleep, …

Getting good sleep could add years to your life, study suggests
2 years, 1 month ago

Getting good sleep could add years to your life, study suggests

The Independent  

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Sleep-deprived America laid bare: Interactive maps show 40% of Hawaiins get less than 7hrs a night
2 years, 1 month ago

Sleep-deprived America laid bare: Interactive maps show 40% of Hawaiins get less than 7hrs a night

Daily Mail  

But the most sleep-deprived was Hawaii, where 40 percent got insufficient sleep Research showed that nearly a third of Americans fail to get seven hours a night America's chronic sleep deprivation problem has been laid bare in a DailyMail.com interactive map based on official data. Ten states with least sleep deprivation Colorado - 26.8% of adults sleep less than seven …

Less sleep is dangerous to health, warn docs
2 years, 3 months ago

Less sleep is dangerous to health, warn docs

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Though people are well aware that not getting enough sleep can have several adverse physical and psychological effects, doctors say they do not place as much emphasis on it as they do on other health issues. One of the main reasons attributed to sleeping late was browsing social media till late hours, which 41 per cent of Hyderabadis said …

Why 4-day workweeks may be better for your career and health
2 years, 6 months ago

Why 4-day workweeks may be better for your career and health

LA Times  

When employees can slash their traditional five-day workweek to four days, they tend to allocate their new free time to sleep, a pilot program shows, leading to improvement in a variety of well-being and productivity measures, such as life satisfaction and work-family balance. Workers who shifted to 32-hour workweeks logged 7.58 hours per night of sleep, nearly a full hour …

70% of Americans are not getting proper sleep
2 years, 8 months ago

70% of Americans are not getting proper sleep

Daily Mail  

A majority of Americans are not getting enough quality sleep every night, a news study finds. Researchers found that less than 30% of participants in the study were found to have 'high' quality sleep, which was the threshold needed to be reached for it to be considered restorative Poor quality sleep has been linked to high blood pressure, heart disease, …

55% of Indian adults face trouble sleeping at least 3 nights a week
3 years ago

55% of Indian adults face trouble sleeping at least 3 nights a week

India TV News  

ResMed released the results of its ResMed Asia and Latin America Sleep Health Survey, which looked at overall sleep habits and their impact on respondents' well-being across the region. In India, 81 percent agreed that poor sleeping habits can have a negative impact on one's quality of life and that getting enough sleep is critical for maintaining one's immunity; 53 …

Americans can't seem to get enough sleep — and it's wreaking havoc on our brains
3 years, 1 month ago

Americans can't seem to get enough sleep — and it's wreaking havoc on our brains

Salon  

In American work culture, resisting sleep is often lauded as a heroic act. The negative associations with sleep explain why a start-up CEO felt comfortable scolding employees as "weak" for needing sleep and why one of Donald Trump's favorite insulting nicknames for President Joe Biden is "Sleepy Joe." Researchers say it may not be helping "Sleep is really the foundation …

Poor sleep cause for mishaps, says report of Cyberabad police
4 years, 2 months ago

Poor sleep cause for mishaps, says report of Cyberabad police

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The maximum number of accidents occur during the rush hour of 6 pm to 9 pm as most people rush home from work and others set out for shopping or to run errands, according to a statistical report published by the Cyberabad police. A traffic police official said most drivers are tired and tend to drive fast while trying …

Less than 6 hours of sleep could lead to early death for chronic disease sufferers
5 years, 5 months ago

Less than 6 hours of sleep could lead to early death for chronic disease sufferers

The Independent  

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In defense of napping: New study says snoozing, heart health are linked
5 years, 6 months ago

In defense of napping: New study says snoozing, heart health are linked

Salon  

Napping, an activity observed in most mammals and many other mammals, attracts controversy among humans. Researchers from the University Hospital of Lausanne, Switzerland, published their findings in Heart, in which they studied the association between napping frequency, duration and the risk of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular disease complications. "Subjects who nap once or twice per week have a lower risk …

Lack of sleep can be severely harmful for you
5 years, 6 months ago

Lack of sleep can be severely harmful for you

Hindustan Times  

Healthy sleep habits can make a big difference in one’s life but work week keeps us all a bit short on sleep, which can be severely harmful, says a study. In the Journal of Lipid Research, researchers at Pennsylvania State University reported that just a few days of sleep deprivation can make participants feel less full after eating and metabolise …

Indians get the best good night's sleep in the world, says global sleep survey
5 years, 7 months ago

Indians get the best good night's sleep in the world, says global sleep survey

India Today  

When it comes to quality sleep, India has astonishingly come on top -- followed by Saudi Arabia and China -- among the most restful populations where people get the best good night's sleep. The Philips Global Sleep Survey 2019 was conducted online by global market research firm KJT Group on behalf of Philips among 11,006 adults ages 18 and older …

Indians get best good night’s sleep in the world: Study
5 years, 7 months ago

Indians get best good night’s sleep in the world: Study

Live Mint  

When it comes to quality sleep, India has astonishingly come on top -- followed by Saudi Arabia and China -- among the most restful populations where people get the best good night's sleep. The survey, conducted online by global market research firm KJT Group on behalf of Philips among 11,006 adults ages 18 and older in 12 countries, found that …

The Government is worried you're not getting enough sleep
6 years, 4 months ago

The Government is worried you're not getting enough sleep

ABC  

A parliamentary inquiry into whether Australians are getting enough sleep, and the economic and social costs for the nation, has been initiated by the Federal Government. "Sleep problems are a growing and large problem in Australia, and in fact, the research that we've seen indicates that something like four out of 10 Australians are not getting adequate sleep on a …

Sleeping more than eight hours per night could increase risk of early death, finds study
6 years, 7 months ago

Sleeping more than eight hours per night could increase risk of early death, finds study

The Independent  

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Here’s how a good night’s rest can help you improve your productivity at work
6 years, 9 months ago

Here’s how a good night’s rest can help you improve your productivity at work

Hindustan Times  

A good night’s rest is important for the proper functioning of our bodies. This study evaluated whether people with certain sleep problems experienced more productivity loss than those without those problems. For example, those with even mild insomnia experienced 58% more productivity loss, those who reported problems with daytime sleepiness experienced 50% more productivity loss, and those who snored regularly …

Lack of proper sleep may cost countries billions of dollars
6 years, 9 months ago

Lack of proper sleep may cost countries billions of dollars

Hindustan Times  

Inadequate sleep, a health problem affecting at least one in three adults worldwide, could cost countries billions, a study has found. The financial cost component was USD 17.88 billion, which comprised: Direct health costs of USD 160 million for sleep disorders and USD 1.08 billion for associated conditions. Surveys performed several years ago demonstrated that complaints of inadequate sleep were …

Average Briton gets six hours and 19 minutes of sleep a night, study finds
6 years, 10 months ago

Average Briton gets six hours and 19 minutes of sleep a night, study finds

The Independent  

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Why the middle-aged get the worst night's sleep
7 years, 4 months ago

Why the middle-aged get the worst night's sleep

Daily Mail  

It will come as little surprise to middle-aged people battling the stress of work, elderly parents and teenage children. New research suggests that baby boomers average fewer hours sleep a night than any other age bracket Experts say older people need just as much sleep as the young, with eight hours the recommended optimum. Family stresses, ill-health and noise are …

Sleep deprived older women at greater heart disease risk
7 years, 4 months ago

Sleep deprived older women at greater heart disease risk

Daily Mail  

Women who try to make up for a ‘sleep debt’ may be at greater risk for heart disease later in life than those who do, according to preliminary research. Regardless of other risk factors like socioeconomic status and age, the more sleep deprived women were, the more likely they were to be obese and have high blood pressure, according to …

Work pressure, smartphones keeping Chinese people awake
8 years ago

Work pressure, smartphones keeping Chinese people awake

China Daily  

Many young Chinese people struggle to get a good night's sleep which could be harming their health, according to the results of a major survey published to mark World Sleep Day. The Chinese Sleep Research Society surveyed nearly 60,000 people aged 10 to 45, and found that 91 percent of them reported "not having enough sleep" or "still being tired …

Sleep deprived workers cost UK £40 billion a year in lost productivity, study finds
8 years, 4 months ago

Sleep deprived workers cost UK £40 billion a year in lost productivity, study finds

The Independent  

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Sleep snapshot results: What we learned about your sleep
8 years, 5 months ago

Sleep snapshot results: What we learned about your sleep

ABC  

Sleep is one of the fundamental building blocks of good health. Sleep snapshot at a glance 76 per cent of you worry about your sleep at least some of the time 75 per cent have trouble falling asleep at least some of the time 83 per cent have trouble going back to sleep at least some of the time 44 …

Global sleeping study reveals women get more than men
8 years, 10 months ago

Global sleeping study reveals women get more than men

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Dutch get the most sleep of any nation in the …

This is a public health crisis: America's sleep inequality matches its income inequality
8 years, 11 months ago

This is a public health crisis: America's sleep inequality matches its income inequality

Salon  

For anyone familiar with how things work in America, it shouldn't be surprising that money and sleep go together — for the most part. A lot of times it’s that people can’t sleep. In that paper looking at sleep complaints, not duration, one thing you’ll notice is that when you ask the question “how often do you have difficulty falling …

Many Grouchy, Error-Prone Workers Just Need More Sleep
8 years, 11 months ago

Many Grouchy, Error-Prone Workers Just Need More Sleep

NPR  

Many Grouchy, Error-Prone Workers Just Need More Sleep Enlarge this image toggle caption Hill Street Studios/Blend Images/Getty Images Hill Street Studios/Blend Images/Getty Images Hey! Sleepy workers can make lethal mistakes; a 2007 report in the Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety found, among other problems, that medical residents who worked 24-hour shifts made five times as many "serious …

Adults in the UK are under-sleeping by an hour every night
9 years ago

Adults in the UK are under-sleeping by an hour every night

The Independent  

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How Britons aren't getting enough sleep
9 years ago

How Britons aren't getting enough sleep

Daily Mail  

Britons are missing out on a total of one night’s sleep every week, warn experts. The lack of shut-eye – an average of almost an hour lost every night – could have far-reaching health consequences and there are now demands for national guidelines to confront the problem. Overall the average adult sleeps 6.8 hours a night – almost an hour …

Media professionals are most sleep deprived[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
9 years ago

Media professionals are most sleep deprived[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

A reporter snoozes in the rest area in Great Hall of the People during this year's two sessions. Media professionals get least hours of sleep, and more than one third urban residents suffer from insomnia, a new survey shows. The study initiated by bedding brand De Rucci and supported by China Sleep Research Society shows that sleeplessness has become an …

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